Lastly, a godly character understands that it is not all about me. That the sufferings I rejoice in may cause another to realize the power and love of Christ:
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. 2Corinthians 1: 3-4
From the comfort we have received, we can comfort others. Man puts his hope in things that fade and pass with time. No matter how powerful they once may be, they all wither against the eternality of God. That is what we hope in. That beyond this life and the troubles we may have as believers, there lies more for us. A glorious inheritance given only to those who are co-heirs with Christ. No one wants sufferings beloved. But we need to learn to rejoice in them, knowing it will develop perseverance and that persevering will lead to the Godly character that will lead to a stronger hope. A hope rooted in God and not of the things of this world.
Reverend Anthony Wade April 28, 2010
